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American Chippendale Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1780

$4,195List Price

About the Item

An exceptional survivor remaining in nearly untouched original condition, this very fine American Chippendale tall chest of drawers was crafted in Pennsylvania during the last quarter of the 18th Century. Probably from the Philadelphia area or of the surrounding counties, it exhibits a bold projecting cornice over a graduated arrangement of three small drawers over five broad drawers flanked by Corinthian fluted columns. The brasses are very early, being two different sets and from the shadowing on the surface we presume the pierced brasses are actually original, but this is difficult to verify - however, the original holes have been preserved, the drawers have not been rebored for any of the brasses and all are excellent period hand cast and filed pieces. The drawers are constructed in the manner typical of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the poplar sides and back board hand dovetailed with large and precise joints, the sides channeled to receive the deeply chamfered pine bottom boards which are secured with large iron tacks along the back edge. The structure is untouched other than the typical drawer and drawer blade patches and repairs to the feet - the interior of the case is a display of tidy construction, the walnut drawer blades backed by full depth dust boards with pine drawer guides flanking them. The back of the case is crafted of three pine vertical boards nailed to the back with neat rows of rosehead iron nails, the unfinished surface nearly black with oxidization throughout. This is a rare and fine acquisition for the serious collector of works from Pennsylvania, particularly collectors who cherish an early surface. It is rough and beautiful, a dramatic piece that is intended to command attention. Measurements: 44 1/8" W x 24" D x 66 11/16" H Condition Report: [Drawers] Old patches to corners of drawers and lip losses; replaced brasses using original holes. Shellacked drawer interiors; upper drawers lacking wooden latch locks; no key and locks are untested. [Feet] Feet mostly original though 2" toes on front feet have later splicing; loss to spur on right front foot; back right foot facing is a late 19th or early 20th century replacement; repairs and cracking to all feet; castor brackets and castors (not shown in pictures, all four included) added to inner struts probably mid-19th century - these are easily removed. [Surface] Very early and at least partially original finish with later and heavily oxidized shellac; heavily worn in a most delightful way with nearly black oxidization in some areas. [Case] Drawer blade patches above one lock and lock breakout at lowest drawer blade.

Dimensions:
Height: 66.69 in (169.4 cm)Width: 44.13 in (112.1 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
Style:
Chippendale (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Pine,Poplar,Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1780
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. See condition notes in descriptive text, additional images available upon request.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: C1025011stDibs: LU105903301222

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